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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,051.98, 15,251.98 and 6,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,051.98, 15,251.98 and 6,272.24 is: 8,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,051.98 : 15,251.98 = 6,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,051.98/15,251.98 = 6,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,051.98x = 15,251.98 × 6,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,051.98x = 95,663,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,663,971.41/11,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.83

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